Synonyms for opined

Grammar : Verb

Spell : oh-pahyn

Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈpaɪn

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Définition of opined

Origin : "express an opinion," mid-15c., from Middle French opiner (15c.) and directly from Latin opinari "have an opinion, be of opinion, suppose, conjecture, think, judge," perhaps related to optare "to desire, choose" (see option). Related: Opined; opining.

verb think

Example sentences :

Mr Sparkler opined that he painted anything, if he could get the job.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

The boy grinned bashfully and opined the magnate just mentioned was "all right."
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"Ye can always thrash an impudent fellow," opined the adjutant.
Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

Clearly he was recovering, from which Garnache opined with regret that his blow had been too light.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

He must be dealt with out of hand, Trenchard opined, and dealt with ruthlessly.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

This might have finished the tale, but Henry opined that the tale was a trifle short.
Extract from : « A Great Man » by Arnold Bennett

The warrant officer sighed and opined that orders were orders.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 15, 1916 » by Various

And it was as he opined, for this ship belonged to Eindrid of Gimsar.
Extract from : « The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) » by Snorri Sturluson

"Nothing can be plainer than that she likes him," Grace opined.
Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James

"He hears you, he watches you, he rejoices in you," Lady Agnes opined.
Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James

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